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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Who Shall Ratify? The People or the States?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the term "American" mean to William Priest?
(a) Someone who pledges to support the new government.
(b) An Indian or one of the New World "aborigines".
(c) Any person living in the New World.
(d) A white man descends from a native of Europe.

2. Why are French noblemen amazed to find Revolutionary War officers working as innkeepers?
(a) They don't realize America have inns.
(b) In Europe, officers only own farms.
(c) In Europe, the military is a profession.
(d) In Europe, inns are run by women.

3. Which delegate proposes that the positive vote of seven states constitutes ratification of the Constitution?
(a) James Madison.
(b) James Wilson.
(c) Pierce Butler.
(d) David Carroll.

4. Which delegate moves to postpone the vote on ratification?
(a) Rufus King.
(b) Elbridge Gerry.
(c) James Madison.
(d) Governor Morris.

5. By August 30th, what date has been set for the final adjournment?
(a) No date has been set.
(b) September 1st.
(c) August 31st.
(d) September 31st.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last major issue Convention delegates consider?

2. Where does the Constitution go after it is signed in Philadelphia?

3. Which delegate wishes to establish a national university supported by Congress?

4. What shocks European visitors to the Southern states?

5. What are foreign visitors to America surprised they don't see more frequently?

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